Disc

/dɪsk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A flat, circular object or shape.

The disc was designed to fit perfectly into the sleeve of the case.

A thin, flat, usually circular object that may have information encoded onto it, such as a compact disc (CD) or a digital versatile disc (DVD).

I purchased a new music album on a CD disc.

A part in a machine or mechanism that is typically round and flat.

The brake disc needs to be replaced due to excessive wear.

Any object that is used for throwing in sports, such as a frisbee or disc golf disc.

He threw the disc across the park during their game of disc golf.

A circular, flat anatomical structure, such as an intervertebral disc in the spine.

The doctor explained that the herniated disc was causing her back pain.

From Latin 'discus', from Greek 'diskos' meaning 'disc, disk'.

disc golf

A sport where players throw a disc at a target, similar to golf.

disc brake

A type of braking system using a disc to slow down a vehicle.

compact disc

A digital optical disc storage format for storing data.

vinyl disc

A round, flat object made from vinyl, usually used to play music.

diskette

A small, flexible removable data storage disk.

disco

A genre of dance music and a dance venue.

discourage

To prevent or deter someone from doing something.

To detest or dislike something.

I totally disc that movie; it was awful.

Referring to a CD or vinyl in casual conversations.

Check out my new disc; it's a classic album!